5 Bedroom Villa in Hampstead, London

Some homes almost feel as if they want you to slow down the second you walk in. That happened to me at 5 Cannon Lane in Hampstead Village. Maybe it is something about the grand old trees you pass as you come up the street or maybe it is the mix of that warm stone and red brick at the front. Honestly I just took a moment on the path outside and looked up at the house. Anyone who knows Hampstead will tell you there is a bit of magic to this area. The quiet old lanes where people smile at you and you still see children racing on bikes as the sun goes down. It is easy to imagine yourself living here even before you walk through the front door.

The first thing you notice when you step inside is just how open it feels. The whole ground floor is one long reception room with huge windows that make the outside feel really close. There is this gentle light that comes in across the floor and sometimes you just want to stand by the balcony doors for a minute and watch the garden below. It is not just a place for show either. It feels like somewhere people would actually gather for birthdays or sit quietly with coffee and a book on rare slow mornings. Living here, you get to enjoy the best of Hampstead right from your own space. It is not just about the size although with around 7940 square feet of living area across all floors you really do feel it. It is more about how it all fits together.

That sweeping staircase pulls your eyes up and reminds you how much house there is here. As you follow it up, you get to the first floor and see that each of the five bedrooms is tucked away in its own corner but does not feel closed off. The master suite is one of those rooms that makes you stop. Two private terraces and a bathroom that is honestly about the size of some people's living rooms. These terraces catch bits of sunlight at different times of the day and I found myself picturing slow breakfasts or maybe just letting the breeze come through on quiet evenings. Every window looks onto something green. Even inside, you know you are in one of London's most treasured places.

The second floor just keeps surprising you. There is another en suite bedroom up there and then you get to the rooftop garden. I stood up there for a bit and the views are really something. It is easy to see why people love Hampstead. You just get this peaceful expanse and even though London is all around you, it feels like you have your own little piece apart from the rush. Sometimes you even hear birds more than cars up there which is rare in a big city. You can imagine summer evenings up there just chatting or maybe letting the kids mess around with a football.

Back below the lower ground level feels almost cozy. There is a real working kitchen with a big island where you can imagine kids doing homework or spreading out Sunday pancakes. It just feels like a space people would actually use not one of those kitchens that stays perfectly untouched. Around the corner there is a private cinema room that surprisingly does not feel dark or cold at all. It is the sort of place where movie nights with popcorn will actually happen.

The wellness space in the basement really did surprise me. There is a gym that is fully kitted out a sauna that smells faintly of cedar and a treatment room that makes you want to book a massage on the spot. The swimming pool stretches out like a hidden luxury. At eighteen meters it really invites you to swim not just dip your toes. There are staff quarters down here too and the clever touch of a two car garage with a lift so you never have to fuss with street parking.

Every floor is easy to reach with a private lift and honestly that just makes life simpler especially when you are carrying the shopping up or coming back from Hampstead High Street with an armful of pastries from Louis Patisserie. Local schools are some of the most loved in London and beautiful green spaces of Hampstead Heath are just a slow stroll away. Coffee shops and markets are always nearby and you always bump into a friendly face.

If you have been wishing for a five bedroom villa with thoughtful design and panoramic views in London you will want to see 5 Cannon Lane for yourself. It is the sort of family home that grows with you every season. Let me know when you would like to walk through or if you want to ask a few questions first. At LuxuryProperty.com we want you to feel comfortable every step of the way. It is a rare find and the only way to know if it is the right fit is to see it in person.